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Top 25 things to do on a snow day
While we may not have seen much of it yet in the Midwest, a lot of our friends across the country are experiencing greater-than-normal chilly days and buckets of snow. Keep the kids - and yourself - sane with these fun ideas!
Editor’s picks: 5 winter skincare must-haves
From the Editor: I’ve spent years looking for hydrating, portable, and easy-to-use products to combat my winter skincare woes. And because I’m no gatekeeper, you can find them all here!
“Mommy needs wine,” a CityMom’s story
CityMom Claire shares her experience with alcohol and the pervasiveness of “mommy wine culture.” Read her vulnerable story here.
Doctor’s appointments you should be making this year
Anytime is a great time to begin a check-up routine, and we’re making it easy by telling you who to see and how often in this handy list.
How to treat that post-holiday (mental health) hangover
Whether you are surviving, thriving, or a combination of the two, the holiday season throws us all off our day-to-day routine. We’ve come up with a few ways to help you start recovering.
We're celebrating bicultural holidays. And yeah, it's tough.
Turns out the way you grew up doing Christmas most likely is not the way your neighbor did it, let alone someone from a different culture. CityMom Jeannie talks with her husband about his Christmas traditions of growing up in Venezuela.
Cozy Up: A Guide to Igloo Dining in Indianapolis
Aching to get in on the outdoor igloo dining trend? Here’s a full list where to find igloos in Indianapolis:
Holiday traditions: CityMoms edition
The most meaningful traditions can be as simple as a movie, a pie, or even a shoe. Our CityMoms shared these and more when we asked: What are your favorite holiday traditions?
What (not) to gift this holiday season
While there are plenty of “do’s” when gift giving, there are certainly more “don’ts” and we asked gifting goddess Laura Neville of Gifted Co. Curated Gifts to cover them all here.
Grief and children at the holidays
The loss of a loved one can make an already hectic holiday season feel impossible. CityMom Claire shares her story and how she plans to guide her kids through this first season, and all the ones to come.
Not just another Christmas Carol, 3 ways to enjoy the IRT
We know you’re knee-deep in holiday fanfare but don’t let the season pass without taking in A Christmas Carol at the IRT. It’s not just another night out, trust us.
Our #1 holiday must-do? Jingle Rails at the Eiteljorg Museum
The holidays are here, and there’s so much to do and see around Indianapolis. We’ve done them all, so trust when we say: The Eiteljorg Museum Jingle Rails is a must.
Turkey 101: How to shop, prep, and roast
We’re still hiding Halloween candy, but the Thanksgiving chatter is already underway. This year we’re keeping it simple with CityMom Claire’s full-proof method for a perfect showstopping turkey!
Top 10 mother-daughter date ideas (from a pre-teen’s POV)
CityKid Emerson is breaking down a list of her favorite mom-and-me activities! Read it with your not-so-mini-anymore-mini and snag a few ideas for your future “dates.”
Postpartum anxiety and me: A CityMom’s story
CityMoms Kristina’s story seeks to normalize conversations and empower moms to seek support for postpartum depression and anxiety. Read her experience here.
Discovering I had postpartum depression: A CityMom’s story
In continuing our postpartum series, CityMom Morgan recounts the moment she realized what she was experiencing was postpartum depression. Read her story here.
Alexa, add to cart: Must-haves for flying with kids
Air travel can be stressful, and we’re dropping our absolute must-haves for flying with kids here!
10 tips for planning a family photoshoot
We tapped our in-house photography pro - hi Britny! - to tell us how to help make your next photoshoot a success before you’ve even arrived. Get her 10 tips here.
Hospital bag must-haves for mom and baby
Whether prepping for your first baby or your third, we’re narrowing down what to pack in your delivery-day bag so you can relax and “add to cart,” stress-free!
Anything but normal: living with fibroids
July is Fibroid Awareness Month, and in honor of shedding light on this “invisible condition,” we asked the incomparable Aisha Rose to share her story.